May 3, 2012 / Local News

Laceyville Borough officials said Tuesday night that the end is in sight regarding lifting the water boil advisory and it could come as soon as next week. Borough water company customers, including homes and businesses throughout Laceyville, ha More...

At the April 25 meeting of the Susquehanna County Commissioners, a news correspondent speaking as a private citizen brought to the board’s attention a discrepancy in the wording of the recently passed Fair Housing Resolution 2012-07. More...

In an effort to clean up the debris and garbage from the devastation of last September’s Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricaine Irene, as well as to deal with the ongoing problem of illegal dumping, North Branch Land Trust, Endless Mountain Heritage More...

This week marks the nationwide release of “Racing Days,” a new book by 8-year-old Towanda author Kolby John Hoffman. The book introduces readers to Fred, T.J., Bob, and Sara, the fastest race cars in town. But who is the fastest? More...

The 2012 Veterans Appreciation Day Picnic is being planned with some important changes to keep in mind. The weather has been a challenge in past years, and the cancellation of the 2011 picnic has caused the committee to make these changes. More...

The New Albany Community Library will hold an Open House on Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library’s entire floor was damaged last September during the flooding and was completely replaced. More...

In a proclamation signed yesterday, Wyalusing Mayor Jean Reinhart ushered in National Music Week, which will be celebrated by music students and organizations across the country from May 6 to May 13. More...

President George Smith called the meeting of the Towanda Senior Citizens to order welcoming the forty-five members and guests, Daniel Danielski and Sara Romanik. Leland Ayers was greeter for the day. More...

Rolling Acres owner Vi Bartholomew may have shuddered against the chill on Sunday morning, but she was warmed by the well wishes of hundreds of friends who stopped by the lawn and garden center on Wysox Township’s Golden Mile as Pepper’s More...

A Louisiana man with a sordid criminal history was apprehended by Sayre Borough police officers after a vehicle pursuit on April 28 that also involved New York State Police, the Tioga County (NY) Sheriff ’s Department, and Athens Township polic More...

The annual Susquehanna County Forest Landowners Association (SCFLOA) Spring Woods Walk attracted 40+ people. The educational walk was held on March 17 at the 41-acre property of Denise and Matt Sellers southeast of South Montrose. More...

Anthony J. Gabello, President and Chief Executive Officer of Peoples LTD, holding company for Peoples State Bank of Wyalusing, has announced consolidated financial results for the year ending Dec. 31, 2011. More...

The Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority (NTSWA) was recently awarded a grant of $25,890 under the state’s Recycling Performance Grant Program. The grant amount is based on the 2,980 tons recycled for calendar year 2010 along with the pop More...

For most of us when it is time for breakfast, dinner or a snack, we go to the pantry and get food to prepare our meal. For some in our community, however, there is very little or nothing in the pantry. More...

Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Stevensville Community Club is offering a “jewelry boutique” at the Community Hall this Thursday and Friday, May 3 and 4, from 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

One of the two state bridges on Route 187 lost during last September’s flooding in Bradford County will be replaced under a $1 million contract, which started April 30. The existing bridge over Trout Stream in Orwell Township is a tempora More...

The wild columbine on the rock face overlooking the Susquehanna River just east of Laceyville is in bloom. I remember about 20 years ago when Annis Tyler spoke about these native harbingers of spring, and every year I look for them. More...

This is the tenth segment in a 20-week series that is being submitted by the Bradford County Historical Society in honor of the bicentennial of Bradford County, which occurred on March 24 and is being celebrated throughout this year. More...

Eleven Bradford County youths achieved certification through the National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Training Program after passing a final exam held at the Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative office in Wysox. More...

The 17th annual “Adrienne’s Garden” Art Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, May 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Area Middle School Auditorium. These awards are presented as a memorial to Adrienne P. More...